Fair Waved the Golden Corn

Verse 1

Fair waved the golden corn in Canaan's pleasant land, when full of joy, some shining morn, went forth the reaper-band.

Verse 2

To God so good and great their cheerful thanks they pour; then carry to his temple-gate the choicest of their store.

Verse 3

Like Israel, Lord, we give our earliest fruits to thee, and pray that, long as we shall live, we may thy children be.

Verse 4

Thine is our youthful prime, and life and all its powers; be with us in our morning time, and bless our evening hours.

Verse 5

In wisdom let us grow, as years and strength are given, that we may serve thy church below, and join thy saints in heaven.